Laviolette Takes the Blame for the Slide

…Maybe, MAYBE, Laviolette worked them too hard with the Flu going around and all. Still, the play of his players on the ice is not entirely his fault. It’s admirable to take the fall as the bench boss, but this team’s issue do not lie with Laviolette. The players have gotten away from Lavy’s system, and that, in turn, is a big reason why they are losing games. They need to get back to the basics – something that requires the attention of the players themselves, and not just the coaches. And they need to start getting it together tonight against Edmonton.